How long did it take before this "stomach ache" goes away?

I was banded yesterday and had hernia repair I only had gas pain today my stomach is a little soar what have you eaten?

I was banded on Wed the 15th. I've had very little pain or gas so far (knock on wood) I have been up and walking since the afternoon of the 15th. I take my meds religiously and use the heating pad as soon as I feel any type of shoulder pain. I think I am one of the lucky ones. Now my biggest concern is getting the proper amount of protein in. I have no appetite.

I have also had no appetite I'm having a protein shake now.

You've just had surgery, and you're on your way!

This stage starts right after surgery and generally lasts about four weeks, although you should expect to be able to return to work in a week or two(unless your job requires greater than average physical activity, in which case your surgeon will tell you how long a recovery time you're likely to need). In this stage, you are recovering from surgery, and learning how to eat all over again. Be sure you understand all of your doctors instructions and have those instruction is writing to refer to over and over again. You will be on strict orders about what you can eat and drink. You will be progressing from clear liquids, to full liquids, to soft or "mushy" foods, and finally to solids AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR SURGEON.

Most of us experience a profound absence of hunger right after surgery. Remember this feeling; it may seem completely new to you. As you heal, a sense of hunger will return.

As much as you know this, and may not want to hear it, the recovery phase is not about weight loss; it is about healing. Most of us experience a wide range of emotions from excitement, to buyer's remorse.